DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490

Docket No. 1512-19
 
From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO   
  
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 22 May 20 
        (3) Subject’s naval record 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected to show Petitioner received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) and Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 2 June 2020 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: 
 
     a.  Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 
 
     b.  On 1 October 2016, Petitioner was promoted to E-6/Staff Sergeant. 
 
     c.  On 5 July 2017, MARADMIN 350/17 (MCBul 7220. Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program and FY18 Broken Service SRB (BSSRB) Program) was published and listed a zone “B” for MOS 6432, which is capped at $6,750 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Furthermore, Marines in Zones A, B, and C who have submitted for a 48 month reenlistment between 5 Jul 17 through 30 Sept 17 with a PMOS that is listed in sections 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n, and are subsequently approved, will rate a 10,000.00 Early Reenlistment Kicker in addition to the bonus amount listed in section 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n.  After September 30, 2017, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire.  
 
     d.  On 12 July 2017, Petitioner signed a NAVMC 11537 (Reenlistment Extension Lateral Move (RELM) Request), which listed a zone “B” SRB and an Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
 
     e.  On 28 August 2017, Petitioner entered zone “C”.  
 
     f.  On 19 September 2017, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment request was submitted, and approved by HQMC on 14 November 2017.  Petitioner’s End of Current Contract (ECC) and End of Active Service (EAS) was 26 June 2018. 
 
     g.  On 23 November 2017, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years.  Furthermore, no reenlistment incentives were listed. 
 
     h.  In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action. 
 
CONCLUSION 
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action.  The Board concluded that the reenlistment process started just prior to Petitioner crossing zones. However, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment request was submitted, was approved, and he reenlisted after he crossed zones, which took away his eligibility to both an SRB and an Early Reenlistment Kicker.  
  
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 19/20 August 2017, vice on 22/23 November 2017 with a term of 4 years and 11 months vice 4 years. 
 
Note:  This change will entitle the member to a zone “B” SRB for MOS 6432, which is capped at $6,750 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Remaining obligated service to 26 June 2018 will be deducted from SRB computation.  Furthermore, Petitioner will be entitled to a $10,000 Early Reenlistment Kicker.  
 
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  It is certified that quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above entitled matter. 
 
5.   Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.